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NSO Group Involved Directly in Spyware Operations, Court Documents Reveal
Legal Battle with WhatsApp Uncovers NSO's Role in Deploying Pegasus Spyware
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Court orders maker of Pegasus spyware to hand over code to WhatsApp
A US court has ordered NSO Group, the Israeli creators of Pegasus spyware, to submit their software code to WhatsApp as part of an ongoing lawsuit.
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100-Year-Old D-Day Veteran Celebrated in Haverhill
Bill Gladden, a veteran who was wounded in Normandy just days after arriving with the 6th Airborne Reconnaissance Regiment at age 20, received a surprise 100th birthday celebration in Suffolk.
Police to treat shoplifting like organised crime
Shoplifting will be targeted like organised crime as part of a plan to help police to crack down on theft.
FBI found out who illegally used NSO spyware: It was the FBI
Using NSO spyware has been illegal in the US since the government banned its import and use back in November 2021. When it was discovered that a US contractor had illegally used the spyware in April of this year, the FBI was asked to fin...
De-dollarization: Three Reasons Why Nations Are Diversifying Away from the US Dollar
De-dollarization: Three Reasons Why Nations Want to Break Up with the USD.
The Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict Escalates with Cyber Attacks Against Journalists and Human Rights Defenders
The Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict has escalated with a hacking campaign targeting journalists, human rights advocates, a UN representative, and civil society members.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are reportedly engaged, after weathering a tabloid scandal, a possible iPhone hack, and even a trip to space. Here's a timeline of their relationship.
It's been an eventful four years for Jeff Bezos and his girlfriend, TV host and helicopter pilot Lauren Sanchez, who are now reportedly engaged.
Which short-haul airline was ranked UK's worst for delays last year?
A travel expert says the regulator - the Civil Aviation Authority - should be given tougher powers to deal with poor airline behaviour.
Saudi Arabia Releases US Citizen Jailed Over Tweets Against Kingdom
Saad Ibrahim Almadi, who also has Saudi citizenship, was arrested in November 2021 when he arrived in Riyadh from Florida to visit his family.
Pegasus scandal: governments remain silent while Brussels looks away
European Parliament members put pressure on the European Commission (EC) during a plenary debate on Thursday regarding the Pegasus surveillance scandal. Speaking representatives questioned the EU supervisory and executive body for passiv...
Israel Firm Sought To Influence Over 30 Elections Across World: Report
It adds to a growing body of evidence that shadowy private firms across the world are profiting from invasive hacking tools and the power of social media platforms to manipulate public opinion.
How Gulf tensions drove Qatar to seek friends in Brussels
The EU has become a key venue for burnishing — or tarnishing — of the reputations of Gulf nations.
WhatsApp’s Pegasus spyware lawsuit can go ahead: US top court
Israeli firm NSO Group’s spyware has been linked to state surveillance of human rights activists and dissidents.
US Supreme Court turns away Israeli spyware maker in WhatsApp suit
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an Israeli spyware maker’s bid to derail a high-profile lawsuit filed by the WhatsApp messaging service.
Dozens escape Morocco-Turkey plane after Spain emergency landing
Barcelona police detain 14 aeroplane passengers and search for 14 others who ran across the tarmac in El Prat airport after causing an emergency landing under a false pretext.
Saudi Prince Seeks Mideast Leadership With Xi Jinping's Visit
The ruler of the oil giant has made a comeback on the world stage following the 2018 murder of Jamal Khashoggi, which cast a pall over Saudi-U.S. ties.
EU spyware probe has a problem: Spain
Lawmakers accused of ‘protecting allies’ by inviting criticized scholars to committee hearing.
Good news: US moves to shield Saudi crown prince in journalist killing
The Biden administration declared Thursday that Saudi Arabia's crown prince should be considered immune from a lawsuit over his role in the killing of a U.S.-based journalist, a turnaround from Joe Biden's passionate campaign trail denun...
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Dutch MEP says illegal spyware ‘a grave threat to democracy’
European Commission wears ‘velvet gloves’ when dealing with spyware used on citizens, says chief of inquiry on hacking software, including Pegasus
Russia blames: "UK navy behind the terror attack which blew up Nord Stream". London denies involvement, but investigates how the information leaked
Russia has accused Britain of conspiring to blow up the Nord Stream gas pipes, claiming Liz Truss texted Antony Blinken after the explosion saying 'it's done.'
Liz Truss's personal phone was hacked by Russian agents. Top-secret negotiations between Truss and international allies downloaded
LIZ Truss’s personal phone was hacked by agents suspected of working for Russian President Vladimir Putin. They gained access to top-secret details of negotiations with key international allies – as well as private messages she exchanged...
Mexico probes whether Pegasus spyware purchases were legal
The Mexican attorney general's office said on Sunday it is investigating the purchase of Pegasus computer spyware by the previous administration and whether it was carried out legally.
Germany’s Scholz inks gas deal with United Arab Emirates
During two-day trip to the Middle East, the chancellor balanced securing energy supplies and raising human rights concerns.
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